Aussie actor Alex O'Loughlin is a proud new dad.
The 36-year-old currently stars in CBS's "Hawaii Five-0" and girlfriend, model Malia Jones welcomed their first child, a baby boy on Thursday.
O'Loughlin's co-star Daniel Dae Kim, confirmed the news by sharing his happiness with his 86,230 followers on Twitter.
"It's official. Congrats to Alex and Malia on their new blessing in a blankie!" he wrote.
Both O'Loughlin and Jones have children from their previous relationships.
O'Loughlin, who plays the role of Lieutenant Commander Steve McGarrett has a 15-year-old son, Saxon, from a previous relationship. Jones has a child,, 3-year-old Spike, from her second marriage with Australian professional surfer Luke Stedman.
The couple who made their red carpet debut at the ninth Annual G'Day USA Los Angeles Blck Tie Gala in January, confirmed the pregnancy in August, Us Weekly reported.
The good news comes after the Hawaii star's long struggle with his acting career and his addiction to prescription pain medication, related to a shoulder injury.
"I got hurt pretty bad on the show and I ended up taking painkillers to get to work," he told Female First after his successful rehab treatment. "I had trouble getting off them. That's as complicated as it gets."
O'Loughlin is popular for his roles in the 2010 romantic comedy film "The Back-up Plan," with Jennifer Lopez, "August Rush," "The Shield," "Whiteout" and "Three Rivers."
